# Anti-Smoking Gimmicks Coughing Lung Ashtray By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lungs-ashtray-that-coughs References: [catalogfavorites](http://www.catalogfavorites.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=V63512&GEN1=All+New+Arrivals&SKW=FV085&PageNo=1) & [catalogfavorites](http://www.catalogfavorites.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=V63512&GEN1=All+New+Arrivals&SKW=FV085&PageNo=1) If the ghastly sight of this “gag” ashtray isn’t sufficient for you to think twice about continuing to consume the evil weed, then the coughing sound it makes might just convince you to quit. This tongue-in-cheek(y) ashtray, which displays two bright pink lungs, with bronchia and all. When the smoker rest his ciggie on the side of the lung, the [battery operated conscience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quit-snus-addiction) either produces a hacking cough, or a blood curdling scream. **Implications** - This is the latest in a long line of tactics used by concerned groups and government organizations aimed at [encouraging smokers to quit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-free) their deadly habit. I'm not sure it'll work on hardened smokers, but I think it may have an effect on casual ones. This creative ashtray is memorable and powerful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-smoking Gadgets:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative products or devices that discourage smoking. - **Humorous Health Interventions:** Potential for businesses to use humor to promote healthy habits or discourage unhealthy behaviors. - **Behavioral Nudges:** Opportunity for businesses to create subtle and effective ways to nudge people towards healthier habits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Healthcare industry can use similar gimmicks to promote healthy behavior among patients. - **Retail:** Retail industry can develop and sell similar products to promote healthier behaviors. - **Marketing/public Relations:** Marketing and public relations companies can use similar strategies to promote healthier habits among their clients or target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-ashtray.md) - [Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-side-table-ashtray.md) - [Storage-Equipped Concrete Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-ash.md) - [Vaping Cessation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stopfuckingvaping.md) - [Clamping Windproof Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamping-windproof-ashtray.md) - [Nicotine-Quitting Gamification Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsmoke.md) - [High-End Ashtray Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray.md) - [Smoking Cessation Tech Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomagna-pro.md) - [Elevated Celeb-Backed Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashtray-set.md)